08 Mar 1892
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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1892
Page
1
A heated session features Cochran and Bland merger of opposition in a parley on the Bland silver bill. Rules, appeals, and resignations spark a bitter exchange as leaders clash over time, order, and potential filibuster amid party divides and adjournment signals.
In Columbia South Carolina on March 7 a seven month old baby was fatally attacked by Bud Harris a five year old neighbor with a sharpened iron. The infant died from the wounds after the mother returned and found the scene. Harris confessed to the crime at the front gate where he hid the weapon.
In Washington on March 7, another consultation of Mr Springer’s physicians reported a slight improvement in his condition with reasons to hope for recovery. He had a favorable day and displayed signs of extreme nervousness and sensitivity, seen by doctors as possible signs of clearer comprehension.
Hituszoro March 7 The Hon John A Smith president of the First National Bank and ex member of Congress for this district died suddenly this morning. He had not been ill but died within minutes after an attack supposed to be apoplexy.
London reports a sharp divide between English and American colonies following the shooting of Geo. Gower Robinson the English banker by Lieut. J. H. Heterton of the U S Navy.
Dr. R. L. Payne Jr. of Lexington will lecture tomorrow evening at the university on Some Relations of Mind and Body. It is the fifth lecture in the yearly University Series. Dr. Payne was a member of the class that graduated in 1878.
In Morrisville a cotton gin owned by State Senator John W. Atwater of Rialto Chatham county burned on Saturday with twenty three bales of cotton. The Louisville Medical College held a March 8th ceremony awarding Charles C. Gidney of Shelby NC a special surgery medal and LeRoy Long of Lincoln County first honor in anatomy. New Haven officials hired spies to trap liquor law violators leading to 150 arrests. prosecutor Levi N Blydenburg resigned amid criticism.
In Denver on March 7 a second trial concluded with a jury awarding $45 000 for alienation of affections. The suit originally sought $100 000, set aside as exorbitant, and the judge ordered a new trial. This verdict is noted as the largest of its kind in the West.
John L. Sullivan issues a formal challenge to Mitchell Slavin or Corbett for a fight to a finish under Queensberry rules, aiming for August or early September at the Olympic Club in New Orleans with a purse of 25000 dollars and a 10000 dollar outside bet. Mitchell accepts, while Sullivan accuses him of bluffing and prefers Slavin or Mitchell. Meanwhile Cornelius Vanderbilt plans a 2000000 dollar residence at Fifty eighth Street and Fifth Avenue in New York.
The Great Industrial Conference and Mass Meeting approved a nonpartisan platform advocating a national currency, free silver coinage, expanded capital and postal banks, land reform, and government ownership of railroads and communications. Delegates from 1000 groups urged electing officials who will enact these principles. The Omaha convention date and notable signatories are cited.
Washington report notes the House committee on the election of President and Vice President adopts the Crain bill to amend the Constitution to a six year term for the President. A joint resolution also amends terms for Congressmen and sets new dates for congressional meetings and presidential terms.
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